Mapped: Crypto Taxation Around the World

What We’re Showing:

This map shows the tax rates charged on January 1, 2025, for individual investors on capital gains realized on cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. The data comes from HelloSafe.

Key Takeaways:

• Crypto taxation in Japan varies from 15% to 55%.
• The following countries do not tax cryptocurrency: Brunei, Cyprus, El Salvador, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.
• In Denmark, taxes range from 37% to 52%, depending on income.
• Germany offers tax-free status for cryptocurrency held for more than one year; otherwise, taxes can go up to 45%.

Note: Countries whose data is unavailable often have not yet established a clear legislative framework on the legality and taxation of income earned in cryptocurrencies.